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Month of February:

Watch for "outside" pets during cold winter months—they need more food to maintain weight. Winter fur can minimize the signs of starvation. Can you see two humps protruding above the rump—could they be hipbones? Food bowls could look full but kibble could be inedible (frozen). Talk with the owners or call the authorities today to save a life.

Who was Sunbear?
He was a young dog who died tragically of neglect in an empty townhouse in 2002 even though there were neighbors on both sides. Sunbear's highly-publicized case had a huge effect on humane laws in West Virginia, and his story inspires thousands worldwide to help save animals in distress today. Read his true story here.

Puppy Mill Hotline
1-877-MILL-TIP
24/7; Confidential. Call to report puppy mills (dog and cat breeders with poor care standards for their breeding dogs). The hotline is sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States.

Dog Fighting
Hotline
1-877-847-4787
24/7; Confidential; Rewards for convictions.
If a dog fight is in progress, call 9-1-1 first; then call the hotline.
Hotline is sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States.

ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center
1-900-443-0000 ($60.00 per case). The charge is billed directly to the caller's phone.

"We must fight against the spirit of unconscious cruelty with which we treat the animals. Animals suffer as much as we do. True humanity does not allow us to impose such sufferings on them. It is our duty to make the whole world recognize it. Until we extend our circle of compassion to all living things, humanity will not find peace." —Albert Schweitzer, "The Philosophy of Civilization"

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